Irish American Heritage Center
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025
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Score
Public records show 20 inspections at Irish American Heritage Center stretching back to 2010. On Mar 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Irish American Heritage Center on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN HALLWAY BEHIND BAR WITH INTERIOR OF DOOR IN DISREPAIR WITH INSULATION EXPOSED. RESTORE REFRIGERATOR DOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF AF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER.
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86
Apr 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN 4TH FLOOR CATERING PREP ROOM AND AT BAR IN "ERIN ROOM" EVENT SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO "FIFTH PROVINCE PUB." INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 28, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN ON FIRST FLOOR AND BAR AREA ON FOURTH FLOOR NOT SANITIZING, 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES REPAIRED PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF INSPECTION ,DISH MACHINE IN BAR SANITIZING AT 50 PPM CHLORINE AND DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN SANITIZING AT 100PPM CHLORINE. ESTABLISHMENT NOT OPEN AND OPERATING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN ON SERVING LINE IN UNCOVERED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASKET OF SINGLE USE SPOONS STORED UNCOVERED IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, LARGE STORAGE ROOM IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA ALL AREAS ARE LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RESIDUE IN INTERIOR OF ALL NOZZLES AND SODA DISPENSER HOLDER AT BOTH BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED IN BAR ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED ON COFFEE MACHINE IN BAR AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HANDWSHING SINK IN BAR AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HANDWASHING SINK INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 17, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS INFORMING EMPLOYEES WHERE TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BACK OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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86
Jun 15, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2293579 DATED 6/14/2019: #58 ": NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS SHOULD COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Jun 14, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY USES HI TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR OF INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES UNISEX BATHROOM
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 7, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PROPER SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.PREMISE USES QUAT SANITIZE SOLUTION ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,STRIPS PRESENTED ARE FOR CHLORINE .INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROPER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY USES HI TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR OF INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES UNISEX BATHROOM
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 29, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN FIRST FLOOR WORN OUT/RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. BOTH CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN FIRST FLOOR WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FIRST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FIRST FLOOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL WAITER AND WAITRESSES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PROVIDE INFORMATION ON IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.
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Jun 16, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 135F. DISH MACHINE IS NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIR (SEE COMMENTS). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ALL ICE BIN BEHIND (1ST AND 4TH FLOOR BAR).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) REACH-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN FIRST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK (IN 4TH FLOOR PREP AREA) MOP CLOSET
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE 4TH FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND BAR (ROOM 309).-------------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT (LEFT SIDE) SINK IN 4TH FLOOR PREP AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (3) 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN FIRST AND 4TH FLOOR BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (1ST AND 4TH FLOOR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ON TOP OF (2) ICE MACHINE. MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 7, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the soda guns and holsters at the first floor bar to have slight dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in the fourth floor bar under the ice bin and in the soda closet on the fourth floor prep room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jun 10, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND EXPOSED INSULATION LINER INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER DOOR AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN.FOUND BROKEN AND INSULATION EXPOSED AT LINER INSIDE DOOR OF ICE MACHINE AT FOURTH FLOOR SATELLITE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID LID LINERS.IF IS REPAIRED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.ALSO MUST BE FOOD GRADE APPROVED. METAL PANEL AT FIRST FLOOR BAR, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTED AND WITH A HUGE HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE METAL PANEL.NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE FOURTH FLOOR BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE DEEP FRYERS,BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVENS,GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : DEBRIS ON FLOORS:BEHIND BARS(FOOD,BROKEN GLASSES,BOTTLE CAPS GRIMES AND DEBRIS);KITCHEN(UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,COOKING EQUIPMENT,BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,ALSO A STRONG FOUL ODOR FROM FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND PUDDLE OF WATER);SATELLITE PREP AREA AT FOURTH FLOOR(UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE BOX,BEHIND AND SIDE OF ICE MACHINE,AND CORNERS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA MENTIONED.KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,SATELLITE PREP AREA AND BARS. BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : TWO BROKEN WALL TILE AT CORNER OF BASEBOARD BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT SATELLITE PREP AREA DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS ON WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AND BOTH BARS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-20-14,REPORT #1424275. #33- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (1ST FLOOR PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. #38- 1ST FLOOR WOMENS HAND WASHBOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES NOT CALIBRATED (WATER TURNS OFF IMMEDIATELY AFTER HANDLES ARE LET GO). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECALIBRATE COLD AND HOT WATER HANDLES TO ALLOW CONTINUOUS WATER FLOW FOR A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS AT ALL WASHROOM SINKS. TODAY OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS, FOUND BLACK UNKNOWN PARTICLES INTO ICE CUBES.ICE ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM UNIT:CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND EXPOSED INSULATION LINER INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER DOOR AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN.FOUND BROKEN AND INSULATION EXPOSED AT LINER INSIDE DOOR OF ICE MACHINE AT FOURTH FLOOR SATELLITE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID LID LINERS.IF IS REPAIRED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.ALSO MUST BE FOOD GRADE APPROVED. RAW WOOD PANEL ON EAST WALL BY THE MOP SINK IN THE KITCHEN, SURFACE IS POROUS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. METAL PANEL AT FIRST FLOOR BAR, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTED AND WITH A HUGE HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE METAL PANEL. NO WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM POP GUN DISPENSERS AT BOTH BARS,MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. RUBBER GASKET BROKEN AT ICE MACHINE DOOR PANEL INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,ALSO SCREWS ARE RUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.FOURTH FLOOR SATELLITE PREP AREA.NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE FOURTH FLOOR BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE DEEP FRYERS,BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVENS,GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS:BEHIND BARS(FOOD,BROKEN GLASSES,BOTTLE CAPS GRIMES AND DEBRIS);KITCHEN(UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,COOKING EQUIPMENT,BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,ALSO A STRONG FOUL ODOR FROM FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND PUDDLE OF WATER);SATELLITE PREP AREA AT FOURTH FLOOR(UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE BOX,BEHIND AND SIDE OF ICE MACHINE,AND CORNERS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA MENTIONED.KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,SATELLITE PREP AREA AND BARS. BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: TWO BROKEN WALL TILE AT CORNER OF BASEBOARD BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT SATELLITE PREP AREA DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS ON WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AND BOTH BARS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: WATER STAINS ON LIGHT SHIELD AT SATELLITE PREP AREA,FOURTH FLOOR.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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May 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON STAND UP 2-DOOR COOLER CONDENSER AT 4TH FLOOR SATELITE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BIULD ON CONDENSER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (1ST FLOOR PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR WOMENS HANDWASHBOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES NOT CALIBRATED (WATER TURNS OFF IMMEDIATELY AFTER HANDLES ARE LET GO). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECALIBRATE COLD AND HOT WATER HANDLES TO ALLOW CONTINIOUS WATER FLOW FOR A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS AT ALL WASHROOM SINKS.
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Mar 11, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR (1ST/4TH FLOOR).---------NOTED MISSING SNEEZE GUARD (FRONT SIDE) AT SERVING LINE STEAM TABLE (1ST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND (2) BARS (1ST/4TH FLOOR).----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN 1ST/4TH FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STICKY FLOOR WITH SYRUP BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR (4TH FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MUST RECONNECT DRAIN LINE FROM SODA GUN HOLDER. BEHIND THE SAID BAR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE INSIDE SODA SYRUP CLOSET (4TH FLOOR).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED UNVENTED STOVE IN 4TH FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION/EXHAUST OR REMOVE THE SAID STOVE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 8, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Pantry storage shelving that had rust, shall be repaired/sealed(1st floor).
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of pantry shelving in pantry room(1st floor)need detailed cleaning.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in pantry room/food storage room (1st floor) that had peeling paint/plaster shall be repaired/sealed.
35
86
Oct 4, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in 3rd floor bar area, storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep areas, dining areas not cleaned, need detailed cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents in dining areas and bathrooms need cleaning(1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor)need cleaning.
38
78
Oct 28, 2010
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: #32 remains to be corrected.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: #33 remains to be corrected .
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: #35 remains to be corrected.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: #37 remains to be corrected.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: #38 remains to be corrected.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: #40 remains to be corrected.
40
74
Oct 22, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: PREMISES NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME NO PREPARING OR COOKING.HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME. FINAL RINSE TEMP REACHING ONLY AT 135F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO REACH 180F OR ABOVE FOR SANITIZING TEMPERATURE. NO CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION DISCUSSED WITH SUPERVISOR T.P. TAGGED THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL THE FINAL RINSE TEMP REACHES 180F OR ABOVE. MANAGER REQUESTED TO HAVE RE INSPECTION AND REMOVE THE TAG OF THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE ON 10/28/10.
24
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE 3RD FLOOR WARMING KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE LID AND EXTERIOR OF THE 2 GREASE BOX TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER(2 DOOR) IN THE MAIN KITCHEN,LOOSE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 3RD FLOOR ERIN AREA AND BAR AREA -1ST FLOOR. HAND DRYER (ONE OF THE 2) INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE MAIN AND 3RD FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN ALL THE SODA GUN BEHIND THE BAR AND SANITIZE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND MAKE THE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CEILING VENT INSIDE MENS WASHROOM 3RD FLOOR WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING HEAVY ON THE 2 (2 OF THE 3)FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, LEAKING ALSO ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF ONE OF THE TWO 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT WORKING BY THE HOOD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.
40
67
Jan 15, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. All coolers, chest freezers must have a thermometer and must be visible.(noted no visible thermometer in all coolers and chest freezers).
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95
Jan 7, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #157760 DATED 4/29/09. #32-ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BINS WITH BUILT IN COLD PLATE.AND MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ALL ICE BINS WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BAR. #35-VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR WITH DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#35-PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. #36- NO LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON ALL LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090
29
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Irish American Heritage Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Irish American Heritage Center on file is from Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Irish American Heritage Center?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Irish American Heritage Center.
Has Irish American Heritage Center's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Irish American Heritage Center have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Irish American Heritage Center means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Irish American Heritage Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Irish American Heritage Center is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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